Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and satisfaction to chilly days or any time you need a cozy meal. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth that envelops your taste buds in heartwarming flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this family-friendly dish is easy to make and perfect for gatherings. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or using leftover chicken for even greater convenience. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a side salad for an inviting dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base
- ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup water or milk
- salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté carrots, celery, and onion until tender.
- Stir in flour until well combined; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps; bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts, cover, and simmer until cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken to shred; add egg noodles to the pot and cook until tender.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup with water or milk, then stir into the pot until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg